Kodak Retinette Type 017 35mm viewfinder camera fitted with the Reomar 50mm f/4.5 lens, presented in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. Produced by Kodak AG in Germany during the mid‑1950s, the Type 017 features a compact metal body, simple controls and the dependable Reomar triplet lens.
A clean, user‑ready example ideal for collectors of early Retinette models and film photographers seeking a compact, reliable 35mm camera from the classic Retina/Retinette era.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good
Shutter fires across but sticking below 1/10th
Aperture blades clean and responsive
Reomar 50mm f/4.5 optics clean with no haze or fungus
Coatings intact
Viewfinder clear
Film transport smooth
Exterior shows light signs of previous use
All controls operate correctly
INCLUDED
Kodak Retinette Type 017 camera
Reomar 50mm f/4.5 lens (factory fitted)
KEY FEATURES
Classic 1950s German‑made 35mm camera
Reomar 50mm f/4.5 triplet lens
Compact, lightweight metal body
Simple, reliable shutter and focus system
Ideal for travel, everyday shooting and collectors of Kodak AG cameras
COMPATIBILITY
Uses standard 35mm film
Fully mechanical operation
Compatible with all standard 35mm processing labs
COLLECTORS NOTES
The Retinette Type 017 is one of the early post‑war Retinette models, valued for its clean design, compact size and dependable mechanics. Examples fitted with the Reomar 50mm f/4.5 lens remain popular among collectors and users exploring the pre‑Retina Reflex era of Kodak AG production.
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